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Rapid glacial retreat due to ice melt is anticipated to result in the formation of three glacial lakesin Ladakh, posing potential risks of glacial lake outbursts and exacerbating water scarcity in the region. A recent study conducted by scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology reveals alarming findings about the Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh.

Aimed at carrying out climate change impact analysis and disaster mitigation planning in water bodies in the Himalayan region over time, India released the...

Glaciers in the Himalaya are already known to be melting and a new study has found that glaciers in the regions of Jammu, Kashmir...

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) requires $12.05 trillion in climate finance by 2050 to combat vulnerabilities, per ICIMOD analysis. Discover funding gaps, country disparities, and innovative solutions for this critical water tower region.

New study reveals water ice just 1m under Mars' surface in Amazonis Planitia—ideal for human landings. Harvest H2O for fuel, oxygen, and life clues. NASA-backed research paves way for Red Planet bases.

Christian Aid's Counting the Cost 2025 ranks India-Pakistan monsoon as 5th costliest disaster at $3B. Explore 8% above-normal rains, 1,860 deaths, crop losses, and climate links—urgent insights for South Asia floods.

Record winter heat domes hit US (20°C+ anomalies) and Iceland (19.8°C Dec high). High-pressure ridges plus global warming fuel "winterless Christmas.

Greenland, the world’s largest island, is undergoing dramatic geological changes. As researchers continue mapping the interaction of ancient ice accumulation and accelerating...

High Mountain Asia, often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast glaciers, is losing more than 22 gigatons of...

There are over 100 million lakes worldwide, but many are no longer what they once were. Climate change, pollution, and over-abstraction are...